Benamor – Saturday, 12th May – Individual Stableford

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The game this week took the Society to the Eastern Algarve again, an area of natural beauty and a popular destination in search of those seeking a taste of ‘real’ Portugal. We last played here in November ’11.

The owners of Quinta de Benamor, the Martins Dias family, approached the late Sir Henry Cotton to make a concept design for an 18-hole course back in 1986. The final result is a delightful par 71 golf course of 5.500 metres (6.100 yards), with mountain views to the north and sea views to the south. Indigenous olive, cork, carob, fig and almond trees, many centuries old, feature prominently as does some strategically placed water features. It is a delightful course to play.

Summer has seemed to arrive quickly this week and a band of x20 players assembled in hot conditions for the weekly Individual Stableford competition. Once again the men played off the white tees today principally as it is a better course than the ‘yellow’ yet only 300 meters longer. The course was in great condition with lush fairways. Several of our players had never played here before and they were all impressed. The East Algarve has some great golf so do give it a try.

1st: Bob Guard (h/cap 14): 38pts

2nd: John Connaughton (h/cap 6): 36pts

3rd: David Exely (h/cap 19): 35pts (b/9: 14+21)

Nearest The Pin (12th) : Tony Mullen

Alamos – Sunday 6th May – Weekly Competition

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It was November the last time we played Alamos so a return back was long overdue. After very changeable weather over the last few weeks it appears to have settled down to the conditions that we would normally expect of May even though a strong wind picked up on the day.

It was a Sunday game this time as the FA Cup in England took precedent on the Saturday. It didn’t detract from a band of ten golfers assembling to take on this picturesque and peaceful course at the foothills of the Monchique mountains. Fairways were excellent and even though the greens had been spiked in the week they ran extremely well. It has been awhile since the ‘girls’ took over the top spots so congratulations. It was Jet’s first time at Alamos ‘I loved the course and will be back’. The Society is planning to return this Summer with a trip up into the mountains for a piri -piri lunch afterwards. Watch out for the invitation!

1st: Jet Milford (h/c24): 36pts
2nd: Anne Campbell (h/c21): 34pts (b/6: 14)
3rd: Simon D Turner (h/c15): 34pts (b/6:11)

Nearest The Pin (16th): Simon D Turner

Tiger Woods and Stevie Wonder in a Bar

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Tiger Woods & Stevie Wonder are in a bar.

Tiger turns to Stevie and says, ‘How’s the singing career going?’

Stevie replies, ‘Not too bad. How’s the golf?’

Woods replies, ‘Not too bad, I’ve had some problems with my swing, but I think I’ve got that right, now.’

Stevie says, ‘I always find that when my swing goes wrong, I need to stop playing for a while and not think about it. Then, the next time I play, it seems to be all right.’

Incredulous, Tiger says, ‘You play GOLF?’

Stevie says, ‘Yes, I’ve been playing for years.’

Tiger says, ‘But — you’re blind! How can you play golf if you can’t see?’

Stevie Wonder replies, ‘Well, I get my caddy to stand in the middle of the fairway and call to me. I listen for the sound of his voice and play the ball towards him. Then, when I get to where the ball lands, the caddy moves to the green or farther down the fairway and again I play the ball towards his voice.’

But, ‘how do you putt’ asks Tiger.

‘Well’, says Stevie, ‘I get my caddy to lean down in front of the hole and call to me with his head on the ground and I just play the ball toward his voice.’

Tiger asks, ‘What’s your handi cap?’

Stevie says, ‘Well, actually — I’m a scratch golfer.’

Woods, incredulous, says to Stevie, ‘We’ve got to play a round sometime.’

Stevie replies, ‘Well, people don’t take me seriously, so I only play for money, and never play for less than $10,000 a hole. Is that a problem?’

Woods thinks about it and says, ‘I can afford that; OK, I’m game for that.. $10,000 a hole is fine with me. When would you like to play?’

Stevie Wonder says, ‘Pick a night.’